Publications - Topics - Primary Care
Knowledge Transfer within the offender health pathway in the North East
Evidence-based healthcare is important in any setting. This report uses a literature review and interviews to explore knowledge transfer in prison Healthcare and other offender health settings. There is general agreement about the importance of knowledge transfer and an acknowledgement of the particular challenges in prison settings. A number of interesting examples of knowledge transfer practices and initiatives are being undertaken (including knowledge transfer between professionals, locally commissioned research and reviews, training and educational opportunities). But the current knowledge transfer practices are inconsistent so there is a need to develop an evidence base for a model that is appropriate to each setting.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the North East of England
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is linked to smoking, occupational dust and pollution, and is particularly prevalent in the North East of England. This paper reviews prevalence estimates and highlights the fact that over 32,000 people in the North East are living with undiagnosed COPD. COPD costs the NHS an estimated £491million every year and this paper highlights emergency admission rates for COPD. Mortality rates from COPD in the North East are higher than in England (accounting for 6% of all deaths), and the inequality gap appears to be increasing.
National Quality and Outcomes Framework Statistics for England 2007/08
The national Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) was introduced as part of the new General Medical Services (GMS) contract on 1 April 2004.
North East summary of Annual Health Check 2005/2006
The Healthcare Commission - the independent inspection body for the NHS - published the results of its annual health check for 2005/2006 on 12th October 2006. A summary of the results in the North East region has been prepared by the North East PHO.
Langbaurgh PCT Annual Report 2005/2006
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